1. A new nurse is helping move a patient up in bed. The performance evaluation notes that nurse injury prevention technique is followed when the new nurse is observed: Go to
Question 2
A. Facing the side of the bed
B. Raising the bed to a more comfortable position
C. Facing the direction in which the patient is to be moved
D. Placing his or her feet close together
2. A nurse notes that a patient who is obese has slipped down in bed. If the patient can assist, the nurse should move the patient up in bed by: Go to
Question 3
A. Standing next to the bed near the patient’s upper body, positioning one arm under the patient’s head and opposite shoulder, and the other arm under the patient’s closest shoulder and arm, and asking an assistant to assume the proper position at the patient’s lower torso
B. Standing next to the bed near the patient’s upper body; positioning one arm under the patient’s head and shoulder, and the other arm under the patient’s torso; and asking another nurse to assume the proper position at the patient’s feet
C. Pulling the patient up in bed with hands placed under the patient's shoulders
D. Having the patient pull himself or herself up using the bed rails while the nurse pushes up on the patient’s legs
3. When the patient is able to assist and two nurses are working together to move a patient up in bed, the nurse should instruct the patient to: Go to
Question 4
A. Assist with moving by pushing down with feet on bed surface
B. Lift feet while being shifted
C. Take a large breath in while being moved
D. Roll into a side-lying position immediately before being moved
4. The term body alignment refers to the condition of the patient’s: Go to
Question 5
A. Head, neck, and shoulders
B. Joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles
C. Head, buttocks, and legs
D. Joints, spine, cartilage, and feet
5. After the nurse has moved the patient up in bed, the nurse should be concerned to find: Back to Top
A. The patient retains ROM
B. The patient’s comfort level is increased
C. The patient is able to maintain proper body alignment
D. A small reddened area on the patient’s heel